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Citation Generator – APA, MLA, Chicago & Harvard

Create citations for websites, books and journal articles in APA 7, MLA 9, Chicago and Harvard. In-text citations, italics kept on copy, and a sorted reference list.

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  • Runs in your browser, nothing uploaded

About the Citation Generator

Cite your sources correctly in seconds. Fill in the details of a website, book or journal article, pick a style, and copy the formatted reference and in-text citation. Build a full reference list that re-formats when you switch styles.

Key features

  • APA 7, MLA 9, Chicago, Harvard
  • Websites, books and journal articles
  • In-text citations
  • Italics kept when pasted into Word or Docs
  • Alphabetical reference list
  • Switch styles at any time

Cite sources the right way

Every quote, statistic and idea you borrow needs a citation. Enter the source details once, and the generator formats the reference and the in-text citation for you, with the punctuation and italics each style expects.

The same book in four styles

StyleReference
APA 7Rowling, J. K. (1997). Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone. Bloomsbury.
MLA 9Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Bloomsbury, 1997.
ChicagoRowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Bloomsbury, 1997.
HarvardRowling, J.K. (1997) Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone. Bloomsbury.

APA and Harvard use sentence case for titles, while MLA and Chicago use title case, so type titles the way your style expects.

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How to use the Citation Generator

  1. Choose the citation style and the type of source.
  2. Fill in the authors, title, date and other details.
  3. Copy the reference and the in-text citation, with italics kept.
  4. Add sources to your list to build a sorted reference list or works cited page.

Frequently asked questions

Which citation style should I use?

Use the style your teacher or journal asks for. APA is common in psychology, education and the social sciences; MLA in literature and the humanities; Chicago in history; Harvard in many UK, Australian and Pakistani universities.

How do I cite a website with no author?

Leave the authors box empty. The title moves to the front in APA, and in-text citations use a shortened title instead of a name.

How do I cite an organization as the author?

Write the name in curly braces, such as {World Health Organization}, so it isn't split into first and last names.

Will the italics paste into Microsoft Word?

Yes. Copy puts both formatted and plain text on your clipboard, so Word, Google Docs and most editors keep the italic titles.

Do I still need to check the citation?

Yes. Check capitalization, names and dates against the source, and follow any rules your institution adds. Generated citations are only as accurate as the details entered.

Are these student tools free?

Yes, every tool is free with no sign-up or app to install, and they work on phones as well as computers.

Is my data saved?

Your courses, marks, timer settings and reference list are saved only in your own browser, so you can come back and update them. Nothing is sent to our servers.

Which grading systems are supported?

The GPA calculator supports the US 4.0 and 4.3 scales, the Pakistani HEC-style 4.0 scale and the Indian 10-point scale. The CGPA to percentage converter includes the CBSE and VTU formulas and the common 10-point and 4.0-scale conversions.

Will my university use exactly the same formula?

Not always. Grading and conversion rules differ between universities and boards, so check your student handbook for official results.

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